Aperitif
Sales:
Magic Millions National Mare Sale - 2020
Lot No:
538
Name:
Aperitif
Sire:
Bernardini
Dam:
Pimms Time
Colour:
Bay
DOB:
19/08/15
Measured Height:
15.3HH
In Foal:
Yes
Covering Stallion:
American Pharoah
Last Service Date:
11/10/19
Purchased By:
James Bester Bloodstock
Result:
$340,000
Mare Details:
* Aperitif is a young G3 placed mare by proven stallion Bernardini, sire of 74 SW including Australian G1 winners Boban and Go Indy Go.
* Bernardini is fast becoming an outstanding broodmare sire with 36 SW to his credit, including 8 G1 winners.
* Aperitif was sold as a yearling for $155,000 to Star Thoroughbreds which was the second highest priced yearling by Bernardini in Australia in 2017.
* She was a talented racehorse winning two metropolitan races in Sydney before placing in the G3 Kevin Hayes Stakes at Caulfield.
* Aperitif comes from the outstanding family of Emancipation which includes G1 winners Railings, Stratum Star and Virage De Fortune.
* Aperitif has an unraced 2yo half brother by Kermadec which was purchased as a yearling for $140,000 and is trained by Chris Waller.
* She is offered for sale in foal to the US triple crown winner American Pharoah who has produced 19 stakes performers from 115 runners.
* American Pharoah's yearlings have sold extremely well this year averaging $247,421 with 8 yearlings making $500,000 or more.
* The American Pharoah / Bernardini cross has already produced 2 winners from 3 starters.
* Aperitif has no Danehill blood in her pedigree and is a mare that can be mated to a wide range of stallions.